{"id":532,"date":"2021-09-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-04T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev2.therevity.com\/hunting\/what-you-need-to-know-about-your-utah-hunting-license-2\/"},"modified":"2025-06-24T16:50:15","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T16:50:15","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-about-your-utah-hunting-license-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev2.therevity.com\/hunting\/what-you-need-to-know-about-your-utah-hunting-license-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need To Know About Your Utah Hunting License"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hunting Tips<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you head for the mountains for your Utah hunt, you must have your hunting license, which is every aspiring hunter\u2019s dream.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hunting in Utah is one of the most exciting and beautiful experiences you can have. Between the majestic and diverse terrain, the extraordinary wildlife, and the picturesque views, Utah is ideal for hunting. But you can\u2019t just hunt whenever and wherever you\u2019d like in the Beehive State. No, you need to have your Utah hunting license before you can leave for your hunting expedition.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what you need to know:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Get a Utah State Hunting License\u00a0<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on your age, you might be required to complete the Utah hunter education course for a small fee so you can buy a license or permit to hunt. After you\u2019ve completed the Utah hunter education certification requirements, you can choose the type of license you want and then purchase your license.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Where to Buy Your Utah License<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a few ways you can buy a license in the Beehive State:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">You can visit any Utah Division of Wildlife Resources office or an approved license agent.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can call 1-800-221-0659.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The simplest way to obtain a license is to visit the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wildlife.utah.gov\/licenses\/licenses-permits.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utah Division of Wildlife Resources website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>License Expiration Information<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to remember that your license is good for one year (365 days) from the day you purchased it.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Types of Utah Hunting Licenses<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are various types of licenses in the state of Utah:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Utah Residents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 A resident is considered a person who has lived in Utah for six or more months, an active-duty military member, or non-resident full-time students who have attended a Utah institution for 60 days more. Utah residents must have their Basic Hunting License or a Combination License, allowing hunters to hunt small game, including most upland game and waterfowl species.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Non-Residents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 Similar to residents, non-residents must have the Basic Hunting License or the Combo License.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Youth Hunting Licenses <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014 Both Utah residents and non-residents who are 17 and younger can purchase a Basic Hunting or Combination License at a reduced price. All hunters under 16 years old must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or responsible person who is 21 or older.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Senior Hunting Licenses <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014 For Utah residents age 65 years or older can purchase a Basic Hunting or Combination License for a reduced fee.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Disability Licenses <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014 Special licensing accommodations for those with disabilities is available for Utah hunters.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Military and Veteran Licenses <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014 Utah-stationed active-duty military miners can purchase a resident license. A license specifically for veterans is not currently offered in Utah.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Contact R &amp; K Hunting Company\u00a0<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obtaining your hunting license can be a tedious process, which is why we do the work for you at R &amp; K Hunting company. When you book your Rocky Mountain hunting adventure with us in Utah or Wyoming, our experienced staff relieves you of this hassle by handling all the permitting and application processes for you. Book your next hunting trip with the experts at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thehuntingcompany.com\/book-hunting-trip\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">R &amp; K Hunting Company<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0today!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hunting Tips Before you head for the mountains for your Utah hunt, you must have your hunting license, which is every aspiring hunter\u2019s dream. Hunting in Utah is one of the most exciting and beautiful experiences you can have. 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